What is the age of an elderly woman?

Maternal age is an important factor affecting fertility and embryonic development. It is generally believed that pregnant women aged 35 and above are called elderly mothers. However, this is only a rough definition, and the specific age of elderly mothers is also related to the physical conditions of regions, hospitals and individuals.

First of all, it should be stated that women's fertility will decline with age. Generally, women's fertility reaches its peak around the age of 30, and then gradually decreases. Therefore, women under 30 years of age are regarded as the age group with good fertility.

However, with the development of society and the change of women's career concept, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late. In China, due to the one child policy, personal career planning and other factors, women over the age of 30 generally still have the desire to have children. Therefore, pregnant women over 35 years old are classified as elderly women by the medical community.

The risk of elderly women

Older women face a series of risks during pregnancy and childbirth. On the one hand, their eggs are of poor quality and more vulnerable to chromosomal abnormalities, increasing the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities. On the other hand, older pregnant women are also more likely to suffer from complications such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy poisoning, polyhydramnios, placental abruption, etc. than younger pregnant women.

In addition, the delivery of elderly mothers is also difficult. Due to the decline of uterine muscle strength, the puerpera may face longer labor process, fatigue and slower postpartum recovery. Sometimes a cesarean section may be necessary to reduce the risk of delivery.

From the economic and social perspective, the elderly mothers also face more burdens. Due to the need for more medical examination and care, as well as possible complications, the medical costs of elderly mothers are generally high.

Coping measures for elderly puerpera

In the face of the risk of elderly mothers, the medical community has proposed a series of countermeasures. First of all, it is recommended that the elderly pregnant women go to the hospital in advance for a comprehensive physical examination to understand their own physical condition. If there is a potential high risk, doctors may recommend delaying childbearing or adopting assisted reproductive technology.

Secondly, older pregnant women need closer monitoring and care during pregnancy. The doctor may increase the frequency of prenatal examination, including blood pressure, blood sugar and fetal development. If necessary, more active intervention measures will be taken, such as nutrition supplement, weight control, reasonable rest arrangement, etc.

*Later, it was suggested that the elderly women should choose hospitals with superior conditions for delivery. This can provide better medical equipment and professional medical team to reduce the risk of complications. For example, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital have high reputation in China.

Summary

To sum up, the elderly pregnant women refer to those 35 years old and above. Older women face the risk of chromosome abnormalities, increased complications, and increased difficulty in delivery. In order to cope with these risks, the elderly mothers need to carry out comprehensive physical examination in advance, closely monitor and choose high-quality hospitals for delivery. Nevertheless, each woman's physical condition is different, and the decision on whether to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth needs to be considered comprehensively according to individual conditions and doctors' suggestions.